Tech News Digest - 2025-06-30

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[$] How to write Rust in the kernel: part 2

Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:55:04 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

In 2023, Fujita Tomonori wrote a Rust version of the Asix AX88796B embedded Ethernet controller driver, which has around 100 lines of code and serves as a simple example to illustrate the differences between writing in Rust and C for kernel development. The Rust version can be used as a reference point to contrast Rust syntax, types, and APIs with those of the existing C version.

In 2023, Fujita Tomonori wrote a Rust version of the existing driver for the Asix AX88796B embedded Ethernet controller. At slightly more than 100 lines, it's about as simple as a driver can be, and therefore is a useful touchstone for the differences between writing Rust and C in the kernel. Looking at the Rust syntax, types, and APIs used by the driver and contrasting them with the C version will help illustrate those differences.

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## Bcachefs may be headed out of the kernel Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:16:06 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Linus Torvalds refused a pull request for the bcachefs filesystem in the kernel, leading to a contentious discussion about the future of the project. As a result, Torvalds has decided to part ways with the bcachefs developer Kent Overstreet and will not be involved in the 6.17 merge window, effectively ending their collaboration on the project.

The history of the bcachefs filesystem in the kernel has been turbulent, most recently with Linus Torvalds refusing a pull request for the 6.16-rc3 release. Torvalds has now pulled the code in question, but also said:

I think we'll be parting ways in the 6.17 merge window.

You made it very clear that I can't even question any bug-fixes and I should just pull anything and everything.

Honestly, at that point, I don't really feel comfortable being involved at all, and the only thing we both seemed to really fundamentally agree on in that discussion was "we're done".

Bcachefs developer Kent Overstreet has his own view of the situation. Both Torvalds and Overstreet refer to a seemingly private conversation where the pull request (and other topics) were discussed.

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## Seven more stable kernel updates Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:04:22 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Multiple kernel versions have been released, including Linux 6.15.4, 6.12.35, 6.6.95, 6.1.142, 5.15.186, 5.10.239, and 5.4.295.

Kernel versions 6.15.4, 6.12.35, 6.6.95, 6.1.142, 5.15.186, 5.10.239, and 5.4.295 have all been released.

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## Security updates for Friday Category: Linux
Tags: Red Hat
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:36:12 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Multiple Linux distributions have issued security updates to fix vulnerabilities: Debian updated freeradius and icu, Fedora updated clamav, glow, libssh, perl-Crypt-OpenSSL-RSA, and more, and other distributions also released updates. The updates were released for Mageia, Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu, with fixes for various packages including gdk-pixbuf2.0, thunderbird, osbuild-composer, weldr-client, and libblockdev.
Security updates have been issued by Debian (freeradius and icu), Fedora (clamav, glow, libssh, perl-Crypt-OpenSSL-RSA, perl-CryptX, podman, trafficserver, and xorg-x11-server), Mageia (gdk-pixbuf2.0 and thunderbird), Red Hat (osbuild-composer and weldr-client), SUSE (afterburn, google-osconfig-agent, libblockdev, pam, python-tornado6, screen, and yelp-xsl), and Ubuntu (libxslt and python-pip).
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## Rust 1.88.0 released Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:37:42 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Rust version 1.88.0 has been released, bringing several new features to the language. These changes include the ability to chain let expressions, support for "naked" functions, automatic garbage collection in Cargo, and stabilized APIs.
Version 1.88.0 of the Rust language has been released. Changes include the ability to chain let expressions, "naked" functions that have no compiler-generated prologue or epilogue, automatic garbage collection in cargo, a set of stabilized APIs, and more.
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## Modicia OS: Multimedia-Focused Linux With Flair Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:59:48 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Modicia O.S. combines powerful multimedia tools, unique features, and a user-friendly experience to cater to the needs of Linux enthusiasts and creative professionals. The operating system is designed to provide a unique blend of functionality and flair for those who want to take their multimedia projects to the next level.

Modicia O.S. blends powerful multimedia tools, unique features, and a polished user experience for Linux enthusiasts and creative professionals.

The post Modicia OS: Multimedia-Focused Linux With Flair appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Tails 6.17 Released with Improved Password Management Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:57:46 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Tails 6.17 Linux distro has been released, featuring a new "Show Password" feature for improved password management. The update also includes critical updates to Tor Browser and uBlock Origin.

Tails 6.17 privacy-focused Linux distro is out now with a new "Show Password" feature, alongside critical Tor Browser and uBlock Origin updates.

The post Tails 6.17 Released with Improved Password Management appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Deepin 25 Launches as Immutable Linux Release Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Deepin 25 has launched as an immutable Linux system, featuring a revamped desktop and AI assistant. It also introduces universal app packaging with cross-distro compatibility, allowing apps to run seamlessly across different Linux distributions.

Deepin 25 launches as an immutable Linux system, featuring a revamped desktop, AI assistant, and universal app packaging with cross-distro compatibility.

The post Deepin 25 Launches as Immutable Linux Release appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Coccinelle for Rust progress report Category: Linux Today
Tags: Linux
Published: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:53:19 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Coccinelle is a tool that automates program matching and transformation, originally developed to make large-scale changes to the Linux kernel's C code. A progress report on using Coccinelle for Rust programming has been shared on Linux Today.

Coccinelle is a tool for automatic program matching and transformation that was originally developed for making large-scale changes to the Linux kernel source code (i.e., C code).

The post Coccinelle for Rust progress report appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Mastering Linux in 7 Days: A Complete Crash Course for Beginners Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:45:53 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: This article promises to teach beginners the essential skills and tools of Linux in just 7 days, providing step-by-step guidance. The "Mastering Linux in 7 Days" crash course for beginners was published on Linux Today.

Unlock the power of Linux in just 7 days! This complete crash course for beginners offers step-by-step guidance to master essential skills and tools.

The post Mastering Linux in 7 Days: A Complete Crash Course for Beginners appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-30T06:20:23-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: Hundreds of Brother printer models have been found to have serious security flaws that could allow attackers to remotely access devices still using default passwords. Eight new vulnerabilities were discovered by security company Rapid7, affecting 689 kinds of Brother printers, including some that cannot be fixed with firmware patches.
Serious security flaws have been found in hundreds of Brother printer models that could allow attackers to remotely access devices that are still using default passwords. Eight new vulnerabilities, one of which cannot be fixed by patching the firmware, were discovered in 689 kinds of Brother home and enterprise printers by security company Rapid7.  The […]
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## Spotify will let users personalize the genre of Discover Weekly playlists Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-30T06:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Spotify is updating its popular Discover Weekly playlist with new personalization features, including genre buttons at the top that allow users to specify what types of music they want to hear more of. This update aims to further tailor the playlist's content to individual listeners' tastes and preferences.
Spotify is adding new personalization features to Discover Weekly, the popular and influential playlist streamed by millions of users. The regularly updated playlist will now have buttons for genres like pop, R&B, and funk at the top, allowing users to tell Spotify what they want more of. The Discover Weekly playlist is one of the […]
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## Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-29T11:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: It's become commonplace to encounter AI-generated videos on social media platforms, often featuring fake scenarios like natural disasters or implausible animal behaviors. While many of these videos are poorly made and unconvincing, they continue to proliferate online.
It has become almost impossible to browse the internet without having an AI-generated video thrust upon you. Open basically any social media platform, and it won't be long until an uncanny-looking clip of a fake natural disaster or animals doing impossible things slides across your screen. Most of the videos look absolutely terrible. But they're […]
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## The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-29T10:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The author has been testing wearables for nearly a decade and has accumulated a large amount of health and fitness data. However, they have come to dislike the AI-generated summaries that are now appearing in many fitness and wellness apps and devices.
After nearly a decade of wearables testing, I've amassed a truly terrifying amount of health and fitness data. And while I enjoy poring over my daily data, there's one part I've come to loathe: AI summaries. Over the last two years, a deluge of AI-generated summaries has been sprinkled into every fitness, wellness, and wearable […]
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## Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo would feel right at home on your GBA Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-06-29T09:00:00-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: When you were a kid, yo-yos seemed to be everywhere and everyone was fascinated by them. You never mastered the skill, but with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, you could pretend to be better than you actually were while having fun playing around with them.
When I was a kid, there was a moment when it felt like everyone was obsessed with yo-yos. I never got better than just being able to make the yo-yo go up and down. But with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, I could pretend like I was halfway decent - all while playing a silly […]
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## Ars reflects on Apollo 13 turning 30 Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:05:29 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Ron Howard's 1995 film about NASA's Apollo program, Apollo 13, takes some creative liberties with history but still manages to evoke a sense of wonder and awe. Despite its minor inaccuracies, the movie successfully captures the excitement and drama of the Apollo era.
Ron Howard's 1995 love letter to NASA's Apollo program takes a few historical liberties but it still inspires awe.
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## A neural brain implant provides near instantaneous speech Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:58 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: A language system that prioritizes sound production over word choice allows for flexibility and adaptability. By focusing on the sounds themselves, rather than the specific words used to convey them, this approach enables linguistic structures to evolve and change more easily.
Focusing on sound production instead of word choice makes for a flexible system.
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## In a wild time for copyright law, the US Copyright Office has no leader Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:32:57 +0000
TL;DR: The United States Copyright Office, which has historically been a relatively obscure agency, has gained increased attention and influence due to its role in regulating copyright issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies. This heightened prominence is driven by the rapid growth of AI-powered content creation, music, and art, which have raised complex questions about ownership, liability, and fair use that require the Copyright Office's expertise and guidance.
Rudderless Copyright Office has taken on new prominence during the AI boom.
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## Robotic sucker can adapt to surroundings like an actual octopus Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:00:02 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Gripping and releasing irregular surfaces can be more challenging than expected, requiring a greater amount of force or a different approach to effectively grasp and let go. This presents a unique problem that must be considered when designing mechanisms or systems that need to interact with rough or unpredictable surfaces.
Gripping and releasing irregular surfaces is harder than it might seem.
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## SCOTUS upholds part of ACA that makes preventive care fully covered Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:49:19 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Healthcare services such as cancer screenings, prescription medications (including statins), vaccinations, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) will continue to be fully covered. These essential health services are expected to remain comprehensively insured for those with health insurance.
Cancer screenings, statins, vaccines, PrEP, will continue to be covered in full.
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## 13 Best French Presses (2025): Plastic, Glass, Stainless Steel, Travel Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:32:00 +0000
TL;DR: The French press is a simple and reliable brewing method that's easy to use and produces great results. Here, you'll find recommendations for the best French presses on the market to help you start your day off right with a perfect cup of coffee.
The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.
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## OpenAI Leadership Responds to Meta Offers: ‘Someone Has Broken Into Our Home’ Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:07:16 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Mark Zuckerberg's company Meta is poaching top research talent, prompting OpenAI executives to reevaluate their compensation packages. An internal memo reveals that OpenAI is "recalibrating comp" in response to the competition for skilled researchers.
As Mark Zuckerberg lures away top research talent to Meta, OpenAI executives say they're “recalibrating comp,” according to an internal memo.
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## 23 Best Power Banks (2025), Tested and Reviewed Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: These travel-friendly power banks are designed to keep your devices charged on-the-go, including phones, laptops, and handheld gaming consoles. With a portable power bank, you can ensure that your devices stay powered up during long trips or when access to a wall outlet is limited.
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
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## Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:07:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: We tested an innovative indoor gardening system that incorporates NASA-developed technology for growing plants indoors. However, our testing revealed issues with air quality that warrant further investigation and potential improvements to ensure the product's effectiveness and safety.
We tested this unique indoor gardening solution that utilizes NASA technology, but air quality data raised concerns.
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## 13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2025), Tested and Reviewed Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: To keep your iPhone charged, consider using a MagSafe portable charger that has been tested by WIRED. These chargers can help ensure your device stays powered throughout the day.
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.
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## [$] How to write Rust in the kernel: part 2 Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:55:04 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: In 2023, Fujita Tomonori wrote a Rust version of the Asix AX88796B embedded Ethernet controller driver, which has over 100 lines of code and serves as a simple example to illustrate differences between writing Rust and C in the kernel. The comparison of the Rust syntax, types, and APIs used in the driver with its C counterpart will help highlight these differences.

In 2023, Fujita Tomonori wrote a Rust version of the existing driver for the Asix AX88796B embedded Ethernet controller. At slightly more than 100 lines, it's about as simple as a driver can be, and therefore is a useful touchstone for the differences between writing Rust and C in the kernel. Looking at the Rust syntax, types, and APIs used by the driver and contrasting them with the C version will help illustrate those differences.

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## Bcachefs may be headed out of the kernel Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:16:06 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Linus Torvalds rejected a pull request for the bcachefs filesystem in the kernel, leading to a disagreement with its developer Kent Overstreet. Torvalds eventually pulled the code but indicated that he no longer wants to be involved with the project, saying "we're done" and implying that he will part ways with it during the 6.17 merge window.

The history of the bcachefs filesystem in the kernel has been turbulent, most recently with Linus Torvalds refusing a pull request for the 6.16-rc3 release. Torvalds has now pulled the code in question, but also said:

I think we'll be parting ways in the 6.17 merge window.

You made it very clear that I can't even question any bug-fixes and I should just pull anything and everything.

Honestly, at that point, I don't really feel comfortable being involved at all, and the only thing we both seemed to really fundamentally agree on in that discussion was "we're done".

Bcachefs developer Kent Overstreet has his own view of the situation. Both Torvalds and Overstreet refer to a seemingly private conversation where the pull request (and other topics) were discussed.

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Seven more stable kernel updates

Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:04:22 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Several kernel versions were released, including 6.15.4, 6.12.35, 6.6.95, 6.1.142, 5.15.186, 5.10.239, and 5.4.295. These releases represent updates to the Linux kernel software.

Kernel versions 6.15.4, 6.12.35, 6.6.95, 6.1.142, 5.15.186, 5.10.239, and 5.4.295 have all been released.

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Security updates for Friday

Category: LWN.net
Tags: Red Hat
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:36:12 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Various Linux distributions have issued security updates to address vulnerabilities in various packages. The affected distributions include Debian, Fedora, Mageia, Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu, with updates released for packages such as freeradius, clamav, thunderbird, and more.
Security updates have been issued by Debian (freeradius and icu), Fedora (clamav, glow, libssh, perl-Crypt-OpenSSL-RSA, perl-CryptX, podman, trafficserver, and xorg-x11-server), Mageia (gdk-pixbuf2.0 and thunderbird), Red Hat (osbuild-composer and weldr-client), SUSE (afterburn, google-osconfig-agent, libblockdev, pam, python-tornado6, screen, and yelp-xsl), and Ubuntu (libxslt and python-pip).
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Rust 1.88.0 released

Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:37:42 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the Rust language update in 2 sentences:

Rust has released version 1.88.0, which brings several new features to the language, including the ability to chain let expressions and support for "naked" functions with no compiler-generated prologue or epilogue. Additionally, this release includes automatic garbage collection in Cargo, stabilized APIs, and other improvements.
Version 1.88.0 of the Rust language has been released. Changes include the ability to chain let expressions, "naked" functions that have no compiler-generated prologue or epilogue, automatic garbage collection in

cargo, a set of stabilized APIs, and more.
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Rename Audio Devices on Ubuntu with this ‘Simple’ App

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:40:00 +0000
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The Simple Wireplumber GUI app allows users to easily rename audio devices on their Ubuntu system, replacing technical device names with more descriptive labels. This can be done through the Simple Wireplumber app, making it easy to manage and identify audio devices on your Linux system.

How to easily rename audio devices on Ubuntu with the Simple Wireplumber GUI app. Replace technical audio device names with descriptive labels.

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A Moveable GNOME Top Bar? This Extension Gives You One

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:23:25 +0000
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A new GNOME Shell extension has been released that allows users to turn the top bar into a compact, movable widget, offering more customization options for their Ubuntu desktop. This extension is designed with minimalism in mind, giving users greater control over their desktop layout and design.

A new GNOME Shell extension that turns the top bar into a compact, movable widget, so you can customise your Ubuntu desktop minimalism in mind.

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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2 is Now Available to Download

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:30:20 +0000
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The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu Questing Quokka, which will become Ubuntu 25.10 when released on October 9, is now available for download. The information can be found in a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu, but reproduction without permission is not allowed.

The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu Questing Quokka (to become Ubuntu 25.10 when released in October 9) is now available.

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KDE Update Turns Off Potentially Seizure Triggering Effect

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000
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The KDE Plasma 6.4.1 update disables a visual desktop effect that could potentially trigger seizures in users with photosensitive conditions. The update aims to mitigate the risk of triggering seizures, although it's worth noting that this issue only affects users with such conditions in rare cases.

KDE Plasma 6.4.1 turns off a visual desktop effect which could, in rare cases, post a risk of triggering seizures in users with photosensitive conditions.

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KDE Slick New ‘First Run’ Setup Tool Taking Shape

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:38:00 +0000
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KDE developers have revived the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) setup tool to provide a polished first-boot experience for Linux users, aiming to rival the onboarding processes of Windows and macOS. The goal is to make it easy and intuitive for new users to set up their KDE-based system, with a user-friendly interface that guides them through the initial configuration process.

KDE devs have revived the KISS setup tool, aiming to create a polished first-boot experience for Linux users to rival onboarding on Windows and macOS.

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Relive the Golden Era: 5 Tools to Get Retro Feel on Linux

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:16:37 GMT
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the topic in 2 sentences:

You can get a retro feel on Linux by using various tools that mimic the look and feel of older operating systems, such as Windows XP or classic Mac OS. These tools allow you to experience a blast from the past while still enjoying the benefits of running modern software on your Linux system.
Get retro vibe on Linux with these tools.
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FOSS Weekly #25.26: Torvalds-Gates Showdown, Hyprland Premium, Fedora's 32-bit Debacle, Xfce Themes and More Linux Stuff

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:57:35 GMT
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We have reached the midpoint of the year, marking the first half of 2023. This milestone serves as a reminder to reflect on progress made so far and look ahead to the second half of the year.
We are halfway through the year ⌚🪰🪰
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Linux Jargon Buster: What are Secure Boot & Shim Files?

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:55:29 GMT
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the topic in 2 sentences:

Secure Boot and Shim are components that ensure the authenticity of a Linux system's boot process by verifying the integrity of the bootloader and kernel. This security feature helps protect against malware and unauthorized code execution, providing a safe and trusted environment for your Linux system to operate within.
Confused about Secure Boot and Shim in Linux? This jargon buster breaks down what they are, why they matter, and how they affect your Linux system’s boot process — in simple terms.
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Btop++: Linux System Monitoring Tool That is Definitely Better than Top

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:04:55 GMT
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This system monitor provides detailed insights into resources and processes, offering a sleek and terminal-based interface for monitoring your computer's performance. With its terminal-based design, it offers a concise and efficient way to track the status of your system's resources and processes.
A sleek terminal-based system monitor that gives you detailed insights to your resources and processes.
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FOSS Weekly #25.25: Nitrux Hyprland, Joplin Tips, Denmark Ditching Microsoft, Tiling Moves and More Linux Stuff

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:21:30 GMT
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

The It's FOSS family has welcomed a new addition, but the specific details about this newcomer are not provided.
The newest member of It's FOSS family arrives.
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🔧 Unlocking system performance: A practical guide to tuning PCP on Fedora & RHEL

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) is a framework for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics, available in Fedora and RHEL repositories. This guide provides a step-by-step process on how to tune PCP's pmlogger service to suit individual needs, whether for troubleshooting or performance optimization.
Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) is a robust framework for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics. Available in the repos for Fedora and RHEL, it allows administrators to gather a wide array of data with minimal configuration. This guide walks you through tuning PCP’s pmlogger service to better fit your needs—whether you’re debugging performance issues or […]
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🔧 Deep dive into sosreport: understanding the data pack layout in Fedora & RHEL

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: Red Hat
Published: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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The sosreport utility is a command-line tool used on Fedora, RHEL, CentOS, and other RHEL-based systems to collect a comprehensive snapshot of system information. This article aims to improve the usefulness of the sosreport output by providing an understanding of its contents and structure.
This article will describe the content and structure of the sosreport output. The aim is to improve its usefullness through a better understanding of its contents. 🧰 What is sosreport? sosreport is a powerful command-line utility available on Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and other RHEL-based systems to collect a comprehensive snapshot of […]
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System insights with command-line tools: free and vmstat

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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The article explores two command-line tools, free and vmstat, that provide valuable insights into the health of a Linux system. free gives a snapshot of RAM and swap usage, while vmstat provides a real-time view of virtual memory statistics.
In this fifth article of the “System insights with command-line tools” series we explore free and vmstat, two small utilities that reveal a surprising amount about your Linux system’s health. free gives you an instant snapshot of how RAM and swap are being used. vmstat (the virtual memory statistics reporter) reports a real-time view of […]
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Flock to Fedora 2025 Recap: Streaming from Kenya

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

The author recapped their experience attending Flock to Fedora 2025, which was streamed live from Kenya and took place on June 5-6. They express gratitude to the organizing team, speakers, and volunteers who made the event possible, with special appreciation for those who enabled virtual attendance from Kenya.
This is my recap of Flock to Fedora 2025, streamed live from Kenya! I would really like to thank the amazing team – speakers, volunteers as well, who made FLOCK possible this year!  This recap is from a virtual attendee’s viewpoint, tuning in live from Kenya for June 5–6. Massive appreciation to everyone behind the […]
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Making sense of software licensing with FSFE REUSE: A beginner’s guide for open source developers

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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Software licensing is often overlooked as developers prioritize other details, but it's an important aspect that requires careful consideration. The REUSE project, maintained by the Free Software Foundation Europe, aims to simplify software licensing and provide tools for effective license management.
Among the many details developers juggle, software licensing is often treated as an afterthought. We know we need it. However, faced with choosing the right license, tracking inherited code, and keeping things consistent, license management can feel like a bureaucratic burden. Licensing is what makes the REUSE project, maintained by the Free Software Foundation Europe […]
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